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Dr Waleed Al-Obaydi

Dr Waleed Al-Obaydi
Waleed
Al-Obaydi
MBChB, MSc (Warwick), MRCS (Lond), FRCR, EBIR, Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

Languages spoken

English

Expert in

Uroradiology, Vascular Radiology, and Oncology

Overview

Dr. Al-Obaydi is a highly experienced Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years. Renowned for expertise in uroradiology, vascular radiology and oncology, Dr. Al-Obaydi is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through advanced imaging and interventional techniques. He completed his Radiology training in the midlands and underwent a fellowship at Southampton to train in prostate artery embolisation and uterine fibroid embolisation.

He is currently practicing as a Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist at Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

 

Career positions

Current position(s)

  • Windsor
  • Frimley Health Foundation Trust

Year qualified

2003

Expertise and interests

Expertise

  • Prostate MRI Reporting
    Proficient in detailed interpretation and reporting of prostate MRI, contributing to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

  • Body CT and Ultrasound (USS)
    Extensive experience in performing and interpreting body CT and ultrasound scans, ensuring precise diagnostic outcomes.

  • Central Venous Access
    Skilled in the placement of central venous access devices, including PICC and portacaths, ensuring patient comfort and procedural success.

  • Prostate Artery Embolisation
    Expert in performing minimally invasive prostate artery embolisation to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

 

  • Testicular Varicocele Embolisation
    Experienced in the embolisation of testicular varicoceles, providing relief and improving fertility outcomes.

  • Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
    Specialized in embolisation techniques for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, offering a non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy.

  • Biopsy Procedures
    Adept at performing precise biopsy procedures to aid in the diagnosis of various conditions, utilizing imaging guidance for accuracy.

Clinical Interests

  • Uroradiology
  • Vascular Radiology
  • Oncology

Professional memberships

  • GMC
  • BSIR
  • BSUR
  • CIRSE
  • ESR

Publications & affiliations

  • Amir Awwad, Waleed Al-Obaydi, Yao Pey Yong, and Said B. Habib. Heparin-Bonded Viabahn and Drug-Eluting Bare Metal Zilver (PTX) Sandwich Stents in Femoral Chronic Total Occlusion: A Retrospective Review of Mid-Term and Long-Term Outcomes. Journal of Angiology Volume 2015 (2015), Article ID 205456, 9 pages. doi.org/10.1155/2015/205456 
  • Al-Obaydi w., Smith C., Foguet P. The incidence of Clostridium Difficile related to two antibiotic prophylaxis regimes for metalwork implantation. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 2010; 18(3):320-3. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-5-609
  • Smith SR, Morris L, Spreadborough S, Al-Obaydi W, et al. Management of blunt splenic injury in a UK major trauma centre and predicting the failure of non-operative management: a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2018 Jun; 44(3):397-406. doi: 10.1007/s00068-017-0807-5. Epub 2017 Jun 9.
  • Amir Awwad, Permesh Singh Dhillon, Greg Ramjas, Said B. Habib and Waleed Al-Obaydi. Trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) in haemorrhagic pelvic injury: review of management and mid-term outcome of a major trauma centre. CVIR Endovascular (2018) 1:32 https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-018-0031-3.

Awards

 
  • International Prize: Best Poster Presentation Prize (CACVS 2013). (Heparin bonded Viabahn® & Drug-eluting bare metal COOK - Zilver® PTX Sandwich stents for the treatment of TASC C & D femoral chronic total occlusion). Innovative technique to improve lower limb arterial stent patency.